My computer, car, and guitar are my
primary tools for work/play. I spend
the majority of my day at the keyboard, on
a laptop, or driving a 5 speed.
Typing hurts. Mousing hurts.
Driving hurts. I'm only 23!
I'm experiencing to be (what I believe)
are the signs of carpal tunnel. Is
there anything I can do or change to
alleviate these symptoms? I've tried
ergonomic keyboards in the past but they
don't quite suit my needs when it comes to
using the computer for musical
composition.
1. What has helped you guys? (i
know i'm not the only one glued to a
keyboard here! =)
2. Are there any types of relaxation
techniques for this?
Thanks,
daniel
Last edited by danielv on 02-25-04 14:21pm; edited 3 times in total
these will help you with correct
diagnostics and there are plenty of
helpfull stretches and excercises
don't overlook your pain / symptoms if you
don't change the way you do your
activities it will get worse-
from a off work assembly worker-medical
leave-multiple rsi
please check out those web sites
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texasholderhand
New User, Becoming EHEALTHy
Joined: 22 Jan 2004 Posts: 4 Location: nebraska
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome Posted: 01-22-04 16:50pm
I have been diagnosed with it. Without
surgery your best help I would suggest is
to wear an hand splints on everynight
when sleeping whichever hand is ailing ,
it seems to get me through the day.
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Mom0812
New User, Becoming EHEALTHy
Joined: 29 Jan 2004 Posts: 3 Location: North Carolina
Carpal Tunnell Posted: 02-03-04 18:52pm
With typical carpall trunnell your hands
and arms ache. But, the biggest problem
is that the hands go to sleep, especially
during the night, or even resting on the
sofa. I had carpal tunnell surgery about
a year and a half ago. The sleeping part
is better but when I over do it with my
hands they still hurt. I guess if I had
to do it again I would but it is not a
percect fix. I wore braces for about 5
years before surgery but even that go to
where it didnt help.
Good luck.
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danielv
Experienced User , Rather EHEALTHy
Joined: 03 Jul 2003 Posts: 133 Location: , Europe
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Thanks Posted: 02-25-04 14:23pm
I think you guys answered my questions.
daniel
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san54
Experienced User , Rather EHEALTHy
Joined: 28 Dec 2003 Posts: 227 Location: Virginia
Carpal Tunnel Posted: 02-25-04 15:55pm
Daniel, I am having two surgeries in about
two weeks. One for carpal tunnel and one
for a pinched tendon. My dr said it is
only two incisions and local anes. And
only 30 minutes. He also said there may
be some stiffness afterward and arthritis
down the line. I guess we all have to
grin and bear it.
